Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: HIST-1302- Section: 3D United States History II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Ryan Romero
E-mail	romerord@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6330
Office	Location: Education - Room: 131 Hours: N/A
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbaniza
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Develop an understanding toward the history and impact of the Civil Rights Movement Discuss the transition of America from a secondary power to a world power in 20th century Understand American Imperialism and the effects that it had on the nation Produce critical thinking skills that could be applied to US History Demonstrate knowledge about the American culture that followed after World War One (i.e. Neutrality, Harlem Renanisas, etc.) Demonstrate critical thinking skills through writing assignments and class activities through a historical perspective
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past, Volume II. Any edition. Larson, Erik. Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History. Any edition. Moody, Anne. Coming of Age in Mississippi: The Classic Autobiography of Growing Up Poor and Black in the Rural South. Any edition.
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 1/20 - 24      AH: CH 15 Reconstruction and the New South Introductions Week 2 1/27 - 2/1      AH: CH 16 Conquest of the Far East Pretest- January 28th Week 3 2/3 - 7      AH: CH 17 Industrial Supremacy CH 18 Age of City Week 4 2/10 -14      AH: CH 19 From Crisis to Empire Article: The Imperialism of Economic Nationalism, 1890–1913 Week 5 2/17-21      AH: CH 20 The Progressives Article: The Progressives: Racism And Public Law Exam 1- February 16th Week 6 2/ 24-28      AH: CH 21 America and the Great War Article: The Shock of Recognition: The Impact of World War I on America Spring Break      Spring Break: March 9 -13 Week 7 3/ 2-6      AH: CH 22 The New Era Book Review on Issacs's Storm on Blackboard by March 17th, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. Week 8 3/ 16-20      AH: CH 23 The Great Depression Article: Real Estate Prices During the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression Week 9 3/ 30 – 4/3      AH: CH 24 The New Deal Article: TBD Week 10 4/6-10      AH: CH 25 America in a World at War Film: TBD Week 11 4/13 -17      AH: CH 26 The Cold War Article: Magical Battlegrounds: The Creation of Disneyland and The Culture of Cold War America Exam 2- April 16th Week 12 4/ 20 -24      AH: CH 27 The Affluent Society Article: TBD Week 13 4/27 - 31      AH: CH 28 The Turbulent Sixties CH 29 The Crisis of Authority Assessment Paper due on Blackboard by April 28th at 11:59 P.M. on BlackBoard Week 14 5/3-7      AH: CH 30 From “The Age of Limits” to the Age of Reagan Post-Test – May 4th
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  May 7, 2020 - 10:30 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Three Exams - 60% Assessment Paper- 12.5% Book Review- 10% Participation - 10% Three Quizzes – 7.5%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I recommend speaking to me in person either before or after class as many issues can be clarified and questions answered much more quickly in person rather than by email. But if it is necessary to email me, please put LSCPA 1301.(and section number) in the subject line of any email. If the class and section number are not listed you will not receive a prompt response as I will not make it a priority to log into each class and search out who you are and what class you are in. It is important that students are aware of the tone and structure of their correspondence. All emails should include a greeting, a clear statement of the question or inquiry, your name and include proper spelling and grammar. 'Texting' abbreviations, lack of punctuation and 'i' are not acceptable. All emails must come from the student's assigned Lamarpa.edu email address. Do not email me from google, yahoo, etc. as it is very likely the campus email will send your email to the Clutter folder and I will not receive it. In addition, there is a chance that any email that i send to your personal email could end up not being received. Emails received after 5:00 pm will most likely not get a response until the next day. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss with me about your grades, you must contact me for an appointment or meet with me after class.
Attendance Policy	Class attendance is required. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and tardiness is not acceptable. Students who arrive late will be counted as tardy. Two Tardis equals one absence. Students that leave early will receive an unexcused absence. . You were aware of the class meeting time when you registered for the class and it is expected that you will arrive on time. Excessive absences will be detrimental to your grade and I reserve the right to drop your grade by a letter for excessive absences - more than 4. If you are absent, please contact a classmate to get the necessary information. Medical appointments and vacations are not excused absences, unless the medical appointments are for very serious issues that require immediate medical treatment (i.e. cancer) or surgeries.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.